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Maria Rantanen

Maria Rantanen

Maria Rantanen covers the city hall and education beats for the Richmond News but she also enjoys delving into stories about farming and the future of Richmond.

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Five people face charges in Richmond court of clam, oyster overfishing

Five people face charges in Richmond court of clam, oyster overfishing

The offences allegedly took place in Powell River last summer.
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Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

Alleged truck hijacker faces robbery charge in Richmond court

A man allegedly took a truck across the border and was chased to Skagit County by state troopers.
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Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

Steveston fisherman fined $37,000 for fishing in 'Canada's Galapagos'

The fisherman got 'bad intel' about where he could fish, says his defence lawyer.
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Updated: Police dog stabbed on Wednesday morning in Richmond

Updated: Police dog stabbed on Wednesday morning in Richmond

Traffic is now re-opened around No. 4 Road and Westminster Highway after an early morning police incident.
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Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Measles exposure at YVR in early April: Vancouver Coastal Health

Travellers at YVR on April 7 might have been exposed to highly contagious disease.
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Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Three illicit fentanyl labs with 'specialized' equipment dismantled in B.C.

Police raids took place in Richmond, Langley, Pitt Meadows, Mission and Aldergrove.
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YVR named best airport in North America - again

YVR named best airport in North America - again

The airport authority's president Tamara Vrooman said she's "thrilled" by the award.
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Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Richmond woman found guilty of over-harvesting clams, oysters

Two women exceeded daily shellfish quotas at the Baynes Sounds reserve last May.
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Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Former Richmond-Delta MP, BC Conservative leader John Cummins passes away

Cummins' wife called him a 'died-in-the-wool Conservative.'
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Hummingbirds at risk of 'tongue injuries' from frozen feeders

Hummingbirds at risk of 'tongue injuries' from frozen feeders

The Wildlife Rescue Assocation of BC encourages the public to keep feeders thawed and clean.
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